Mini and micro computers in communications
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Authors
Hipkiss, Victor Edward
Schramm, Carl Robert
Subjects
minicomputers||microcomputers||communications
Advisors
Schneidewind, N.F.
Date of Issue
1976-09
Date
September 1976
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
Mini and micro computers represent the newest
developments in the computer field. Their small size,
low cost, and wide ranging versatility make them
valuable devices for use in communications systems.
They can be used to perform many of the message
handling functions previously performed by the main
computer, thus freeing it for its more important
application tasks. The use of mini and micro
computers as front end processors, data concentrators
and terminal controllers is investigated, as well as
the general hardware and software features such small
computers must have to perform communications
functions. A cost comparison between minicomputers,
microcomputers and hardwired devices is also
presented.
Type
Thesis
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Department
Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.